St. Baldrick’s Foundation: fighting childhood Cancer one shaved head at a time By Eric Hairston / Whitney Morgan Have you ever thought to yourself….I think I want to get my head shaved for fun! Many people of all ages-male and female- actually do this with no other thought in mind than ease of care, hot summer temperatures, and even a funky style. Many, however, have their heads shaved because they are battling cancer and are going through painful and stressful procedures and treatments, and are losing their hair in the process. St. Baldrick’s Foundation came into existence with its first headContinue Reading

Cooper’s Ale House Big Changes at a Neighborhood Favorite By Kristen Margo Daukas When the local owners of the Wyndham Garden Hotel decided they wanted to create a new restaurant in the hotel, they began searching for a restaurant that was already well known with established regulars, that served good food, and also had nightlife activities. They approached the owners of Cooper’s Ale House two years ago to partner with them, and they made their move from Market Street to the current location at 415 S. Swing Road in Greensboro. With Cooper’s being located inside the hotel, the kitchen servicesContinue Reading

Smith & Co: Consignment (Be)Comes Home By Ray Morgan At the intersection of I-40 and Union Cross Road, on the far southern edge of Kernersville under a standard, unassuming sign, lies a slice of something special. Southern, for sure, with a healthy dose of local, and a strong emphasis on family, that’s Smith & Co. Consignment. Lisa Smith, first a mom of 4, but also sole proprietor, counselor, friend, and sometimes shoulder, sat down with our Ray Morgan to talk about her journey and reaching the 3 year mark since she opened the doors. Ray: Lisa, thanks for taking aContinue Reading

Village Square Tap House 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct #16, Clemmons 336-763-1143 by Eric Hairston / Whitney Morgan Nestled in a quaint shopping center in Clemmons is a fantastic craft beer pub named Village Square Tap House. With its welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, the staff at Village Square treats each patron as a neighbor. Village Square Tap House has a tasty and extensive menu of craft beers on tap (which can change out daily!), in cans and bottles, as well as a wide variety of wines and specialty craft cocktails. They also make many of their mixers and ginger beer in-house.Continue Reading